How do you stop cutting?

Answer 1

Hi there, honey :)

First, I would suggest learning why you cut yourself -- on the source link I am going to give you some in depth information that you can read so you can understand what's behind it. "What Is Cutting?
Injuring yourself on purpose by making scratches or cuts on your body with a sharp object - enough to break the skin and make it bleed - is called cutting. Cutting is a type of self-injury, or SI. Cutting is more common among girls, but guys sometimes self-injure, too. People may cut themselves on their wrists, arms, legs, or bellies. Some people self-injure by burning their skin with the end of a cigarette or lighted match.

When cuts or burns heal, they often leave scars or marks. People who injure themselves usually hide the cuts and marks and sometimes no one else knows.

Self-injury is not new. It's also not a very common behavior. But lately people are talking about it more. As guys and girls hear about cutting, they may feel curious about it and why people do it. Because it seems a little bit forbidden, some younger teens may think that cutting might make them seem daring, grown up, or popular.

With all the talk about it, cutting can almost seem like the latest fad. But cutting is a serious problem." (http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/cutting.html).

One thing I do know if that this self-injurious behavior is serious and I would suggest you get counseling -- if you can't afford to go to a therapist, check out the clinics where you live. First you need to recognize you have a problem -- and you do. Now you need to educate yourself why you do it. Finally, a good therapist can help you overcome it.

Cutting effects you, your family and your friends. Please get some help as soon as possible. I'll pray for you and wish you much luck :)

Answer 2

I used to cut when I was a pre-teen! You should get help, cutting doesnt happen because it looks fun! I look at cutting like this....1 part is for attention and then 1 part is a coping mechanism.

What ever you are trying to "cope" with obviously is not healthy, if you do not have prof help now, you need to get some. Cutting is only the begining, until you build up to more serious acts of "shock" to get attention or to cope!!!!

How do you stop?......YOU make that choice! YOU know right from wrong, YOU have the control to change this behavior!

Answer 3

Write down a list of 30 things you need to get done or would like to do. I.e getting ahead with school work, chores, puzzles, organizing, books, movies, sports, stay away from things that would get you frustrated. The point is to keep yourself busy with those things. Tell everyone you know your a cutter and ask them to look out for you. that may sound cheesy now, but in the long run it will help you out. Remember, this is an issue of Fear. ask yourself what you are truely afraid of really think if its really worth being afraid of. of course get some help and tell people who love you.

Answer 4

I have a lot of information that I can pass on to you if you email me. It's really too much to put in here, it would take up a whole page! I co-moderate an email list for people with bipolar/borderline personality disorder...a lot of borderline's cut...so I asked them to resend me some lists they had of alternatives to cutting and ways of coping with the feelings that drive you to cut in the first place. I have two long replies that I can forward to you if you would like.

Answer 5

You need to stop.. not only does it hurt you and disfigure you.. everytime you do it.. a bit more of your self esteem goes down the drain too...
it is about control..no different than an eating disorder... it is a release and it puts you in control of your emotions...
I know you have heard it all before...Go Get some Help!!!...
but you need to ... so please go and if you don't know where to go ...call a criisis line or a womens shelter and they will be able to help you..... it is anonomous and you can go when you are ready... get the info .. think about it... and go

Good luck with your struggle

Answer 6

cutting isnt a good thing.i know from past experience.Trust me just stop,because if your friends or especially family finds out,it will be a very hard thing on both of you.When my mom found out and i saw the sadness in her eyes.i just stoped.If its gotten really bad i would say look for professional help.Also depend on your friends.your friends love you and try to get them to help you.

Answer 7

If you are talking about cutting yourself, and I assume you are, then you've already taken to first step and recognized that you have a problem.
The next step is to get some help. If you are in school, go to your counselor and ask them to put you in touch with some free counseling services in your area.
Don't be afraid. Be brave and start to take control of your life! You can do it!
Good luck

Answer 8

You stop because you realize that no matter how good it may feel to you, it's not worth the price of having to wear long sleeves to cover the scars, and lying to friends and family.

If you are doing this, it's very dangerous...talk to a doctor.

Answer 9

I havent had to deal with this, but my friends have. I think you will eventually realize what you are doing, and the emotional reason behind it, and i think you can solve it yourself. Or you could always talk to an adult..i know thats the last thing you wana do but it will work out. e-mail me if u wana talk

Answer 10

I presume you mean on oneself...it is a type of addiction that needs professional mental help to overcome...see a counselor or Dr. to get the needed help...good luck....